Creative Christmas Gift Ideas

Oh no! Christmas is almost here!

Have you ever had a difficult time trying to decide what to buy for your family at Christmas? If you’re like millions of other people, the answer is yes.

What if the grandkids simply toss your gift aside and mumble a “thanks”? What if that happens to you this year? What if the cookbook you wrapped so nicely for your daughter-in-law bombs out?

Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing and hopefully alleviate the Christmas gift-giving jitters:

1. Reach out with the true meaning of Christmas

Christmas is a great time of year to interact with your neighbors and people in your sphere of influence. Use this opportunity to share Christ with those around you. Here are a few ideas that you can use as gifts, pop in neighbors’ mailboxes or leave around the punch table for people to help themselves to:

The Nativity – The Nativity (88pgs) tells the true story of Christmas. Based on Biblical accounts, this fast-paced, short book gives the whole story of the original Christmas – and invites people to consider how they would respond to Christ.

Crave: The Documentary – Watch it with your family at Christmas time or send it as a gift. Also available: Soul Cravings prequel and the Soul Cravings resource kit.

Adventures of Jesus Illustrated – Woven through these pages are the exciting adventures of Jesus of Nazareth. (For children.)

What God Wants for Christmas Read and Sing Along – Share the enchantment of What God Wants for Christmas with your children and make storytelling more fun than ever! (Hardcover book & CD)

2. Community outreach ideas

Anonymously bless homeless single mothers with the Spirit of St. Nicholas

3. The gift of music

Don’t know what type music your teenage grandchild listens to? Gift certificates to their local Christian book and music store will solve all your problems. Here is a list of recommended artists and albums.